Canada leaves France without an Olympic soccer medal, but the 22 indefatigable players lost on their own terms

It was penalty kicks, not a 6-point penalty, that ended the Canadians' Olympic journey. The players credited the bubble they created around each other for making it as far as they did.

Canada leaves France without an Olympic soccer medal, but the 22 indefatigable players lost on their own terms
Several female soccer players in red Canadian jerseys stand on a soccer pitch.

It was penalty kicks, not a 6-point penalty, that ended the Canadians' Olympic journey. The players credited the bubble they created around each other for making it as far as they did.